| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $245.88 | 10.638% | $272.0367 | $272.04 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.51 | 5.835% | $238.6685 | $238.67 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.39 | 7.373% | $10.0823 | $10.08 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.28 | 10.381% | $35.631 | $35.63 | $35.65 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.77 | 5.709% | $138.2357 | $138.24 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.99 | 13.339% | $234.6004 | $234.60 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.88 | 13.233% | $282.9466 | $282.95 | $282.95 | $282.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.70 | $1,212.2012 | $1,212.21 | $1,212.25 | $1,212.10 | |